Honey And Coconut-Marinated Cornish Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish hens, fresh cilantro, fresh lemongrass, light coconut milk, honey, fish sauce. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Seafood
Servings:persons
1
Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Split hens in half lengthwise. Remove skin; trim excess fat.
2
Place cilantro, lemongrass, coconut milk, 3 tablespoons honey, fish sauce, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add hen halves; seal and marinate in refrigerator 12 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
4
Remove hen halves from bag, reserving marinade. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
5
Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on a broiler pan. Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of a thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes, basting frequently with the reserved marinade. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon honey over hens, and bake hens an additional 20 minutes or until thermometer registers 180u00b0.
183
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
42
g
Carbs
5
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 1/4-pound) Cornish hens, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh lemongrass, 1/4 cup light coconut milk, and more.
Yes, Honey And Coconut-Marinated Cornish Hens falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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